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Highly recommended!July 23, 2011by Diane

This textbook is well written and full of valuable information. The basic tone of the textbook is one you would like to see in every classroom - caring, respectful, considerate, and professional. It is easy to read and the author provides lots of examples of the concepts she describes. It is filled with reflective thought from her years of experience. Highly recommended!

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Foundations of Early Childhood Education: Teaching Children in a Diverse Society is a practical introduction to the field of early childhood education and can even be used as hands on guide.

The text emphasizes observations skills and the need to understand child growth and development, special needs, developmentally appropriate practice, positive guidance, an overview of curriculum, and the importance of working with families. Based firmly on research, but with a focus on practice, the text gives students the information they need to function in early childhood settings of various types including classrooms, child care programs, and infant centers.

The information is reinforced by a multitude of real life examples dialogues, case studies, stories, and anecdotes that help students make the connection between theory and practice. The text also integrates and discusses cultural influences and stresses what students need to know about working with children from diverse backgrounds.

Table of Contents

Preface

Foundations of the Teaching-Learning Process: The Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Education as a Profession

First Things First: Health and Safety through Observation and Supervision

Communicating with Young Children

Facilitating Young Children's Work and Play

Guiding Young Children's Behavior

The Teacher as Model

Modeling Adult Relationships in Early Childhood Settings

Foundations of Curriculum: Planning for Learning

Setting Up the Physical Environment

Creating a Social-Emotional Environment

Routines

Developmental Tasks as the Curriculum: How to Support Children at Each Stage